Explore Ideas
Visiting the Elusive Chilean Archipelago of Chiloé
Melinka from Temuco, Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Tucked off to the western side of Patagonia lies a set of substantial islands that
Discover the Enigmatic Shrines of South America: 5 Unique Pilgrimage Sites
South America is rich in cultural diversity and is home to some of the most captivating and unusual shrines in the world. These sacred sites
4 Terrific Train Trips in South America
The means of transportation to travel in Latin America include most notably buses, but also private and shared shuttles, ferries, and mototaxis. In this article
Take the Bus to Park Torres del Paine
And now we have come at last to what many consider to be more than just a park, but the eight wonder of the world,
Take the Bus to Park Pali Aike
Isolated. Haunting. Transcendent. Pali Aike is the most unusual park in the Patagonian system, like taking a trip to the moon. Tucked away into the
Take the Ferry to Park Alberto de Agostini
In following this series, you may have figured out in one sense we’ve reached the end of the literal road. You’re in Cochrane, and there
Take the Bus to Park Laguna San Rafael
If you’ve been waiting to get to the glaciers, you will finally get your chance with Laguna San Rafael. Reputed to have some of the
Take the Bus to Park Patagonia
With wide sweeping plains and grasslands dotted with wild vicuña and red leafy forests, Patagonia Park reminds us of scenes from romantic Western films and
Take the Bus to Park Cerro Castillo
While it is only open half of the year (the most pleasant spring and summer seasons), this majestic park is a prime objective of many
Take the Ferry to Park Isla Magdalena
A visit to Isla Magdalena is the most elusive of this entire park series, because it’s so unreachable, at least by land. The entire island
Take the Bus to Park Queluat
Welcome to Aysén, the northernmost region of the southern half of Chilean Patagonia, an astounding place of primeval beauty. I will be introducing you to
Take the Bus to Park Chiloé
If you are limiting yourself to only parks maintained by the Chilean government’s park administration (CONAF), then your one stop on the archipelago can be
Take the Bus to Park Tepuhueico
After visiting the stunning Tantauco Park, I’m sure you will not have had enough, and that’s good because what awaits you in the center of
Best Hot Springs in Latin America
Enjoy this guide to the best hot springs dotted around Latin America, and how to get to each of them by bus. Location, prices of admission, and water temps included.
Take the Bus to Park Tantauco
Before heading to the parks further south, we’re going to take advantage of the easy and quick ferry connection from Chaitén to go west to
Take the Bus to Park Corcovado
While Pumalín is on the immediate eastern and northern boundaries of the town of Chaitén, our next park we are featuring in this post, Corcovado,
Take the Bus to Park Pumalín
We’re now moving to the parks that surround the crown jewel of northern Chilean Patagonia, Chaitén. This article will treat you to Pumalín, the sweeping
Take the Bus to Park Hornopirén
The second park on our route through Chile’s national Patagonian parks takes us to the wild and mystical Hornopirén. We are working our way south
Take the Bus to the National Parks of Chilean Patagonia
Hiking through the parks of Patagonia humbled me beyond measure. I was not prepared for a place so inconceivably beautiful. Garth L. – Alberta, Canada
Six Best Destinations in Latin America for Traditional Healing
My life revolves around two things: Experiencing new places and staying well without the interference of Western medicine. I strongly believe in traditional healing, which
Spooky Latin American Haunted Places
Get ready, it’s that time of year again for thrills and shivers down the spine. We’ve updated our popular 13 spooky South American haunts Guide
South America’s Beaches: Escape the Pandemic Blues
Explore the best beach destinations in South America while taking care of COVID-19.
10 Things Women Solo Travelers Need to Know
Ah, sisters, so you’re heading out on an epic Latin American journey all on your own! We are the growing number of women solo travelers.
10 Alternative Destinations in South America
“Better places just off the tourist trail“ Lorraine Caputo What tare the best alternative destinations in South America? We all know and have heard about
South America Wine Tasting Route
South America is known for beaches, jungle adventures, and mountain hiking, but wine tasting is a growing attraction for travelers. Imagine yourself holding a goblet
How Buses Are The Key To Unlocking The Hidden Planet: An Interview With Explorer Kali Kucera
As part of of our ongoing economics immersion project in Argentina and Bolivia, we went to the WTTC Conference where we were able to sit down with Kali Kucera, the highly regarded land travel expert on Latin American routes and President of AndesTransit.
